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Re: Chris Black to make debut against Georgia

Considering that Christion Jones and Trey DePriest both came in as freshmen in the BCSNCG and played lights out, I say play him if we need him. Our leading receiver and second and third leading rushers are freshmen, and we wouldn't be where we without them.

Re: Chris Black to make debut against Georgia

Originally Posted by davefrat

especially if his presence is a difference maker in winning and not.

I don't want to be a nay sayer or negative at all but I can't imagine him being much of a factor, not because he doesn't have the ability to be one, I just know from past experience that Coach Saban is not going to give a youngster dressing for his first game a ton of opportunities in such a big game. He's going to rely on the more experienced receivers like Norwood, Jones, Williams, and a now seasoned freshman like Cooper and possibly Cyrus Jones. I personally don't think Chris will see the field at all unless one of the afore mentioned are injured and again, I honestly hope he's not needed.
Does he want to play and give up his red shirt? OF course he does. He's a football player.
But in the long run it's better for him that he be red shirted and I think that will end up being what happens.

Re: Chris Black to make debut against Georgia

C.Black came for this type situation. What I have been toldis this, he would have started alongside Cooper from day way if those two had not gotten injured. It was said because they have a work ethic and desire that is much like Julio. Coach Saban loves it. When you mix talent with burning desire, you get all-american type players.

Re: Chris Black to make debut against Georgia

Originally Posted by Alasippi

I don't want to be a nay sayer or negative at all but I can't imagine him being much of a factor, not because he doesn't have the ability to be one, I just know from past experience that Coach Saban is not going to give a youngster dressing for his first game a ton of opportunities in such a big game. He's going to rely on the more experienced receivers like Norwood, Jones, Williams, and a now seasoned freshman like Cooper and possibly Cyrus Jones. I personally don't think Chris will see the field at all unless one of the afore mentioned are injured and again, I honestly hope he's not needed.
Does he want to play and give up his red shirt? OF course he does. He's a football player.
But in the long run it's better for him that he be red shirted and I think that will end up being what happens.

sip

Then why burn the redshirt in the first place? This isn't gamesmanship.

Re: Chris Black to make debut against Georgia

Originally Posted by EddieTorres

I doubt he plays unless we absolutely need him to, Saban will use him only as a precautionary measure.

He's going to play. I don't know if he'll be featured, but he'll run some routes. If having that type of speed is something that's needed in order to keep the same formations on the field, and have the same types of outlets...he'll play. And with AJ McCarron if he's open, he'll get the ball. Deandrew and Kenny's ability to stretch the field were important to the success of our offense. Bowman isn't that type of guy.